Why join?

WHEN AND WHERE CAN I GET INVOLVED?

The short answer is anywhere and anytime! It depends on the offers and the requests, and it may be that some are not feasible for a range of reasons. Generally, timebanking works best within a local community, where improving the lives of those in the community is a common goal. 

Find your nearest time bank here.  

What happens when I join? 

Timebanking follows five steps: 

  1. People list the skills and experience they can offer and those they may need. 
  2. Everyone’s skills are valued equally – one hour always equals one time credit. 
  3. Everyone agrees to give and to receive help, to earn and to spend their time credits. 
  4. A record is kept of all the time credits earned and spent, usually using TBUK’s bespoke Time Online 2 platform.
  5. Everyone is encouraged to spend their time credits, so everyone has the chance to make a difference and feel needed. 

Find out more about how timebanking works.